'Laal Singh Chaddha' to 'Bell Bottom': Bollywood biggies to look out for in 2021

 | Updated: Sep 04, 2020, 06:38 PM IST

The year 2020 hasn't been easy on anyone and anything. Bollywood has seen its bleakest year ever, with releases postponed indefinitely and productions left high and dry. But, much like a hero surviving every obstacle in reel life, a number of big names are positively looking ahead and planning releases for 2021.

Promising to bring a ray of hope with normalcy restored, the coming year has a lot riding on its shoulders as big-ticket films get set to premiere in theatres. Box office stars like Akshay Kumar, Ajay Devgn, Salman Khan, and Aamir Khan, have mega-releases planned on prominent dates. Here's a look at all you need to know to mark your 2021 calendar and make it through 2020.
 

BellBottom

Akshay Kumar's espionage thriller, 'Bell Bottom' is set to release in theatres on 19 August. However, the movie was set to hit the theatres in April but was postponed. In the movie,  Akshay is playing a spy, and along with him the movie stars 'War'-actor Vaani Kapoor as the female lead and Lara Dutta and Huma Qureshi in prominent roles. 

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Maidaan

Previously set to release in December 2020, Ajay Devgn's 'Maidaan' is set to hit theatres on August 13, 2021, in the highly sought-after independence week. Touted to bring to life an untold story that will make every Indian proud, the film is a biographical sports drama directed by Amit Sharma.

Inspired by the life of Syed Abdul Rahim, the Indian national football team coach and manager, 'Maidaan' will portray the golden phase of the country's football career. Along with Devgn in the lead, the film will feature Priyamani, Gajraj Rao, and Rudranil Ghosh, and is co-produced by Boney Kapoor and Zee Studios.

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Radhe: Your Most Wanted Bhai

An action-thriller eagerly awaited by the masses, the Salman Khan starrer 'Radhe: Your Most Wanted Bhai' is expected to have a Diwali release. Reuniting with his 'Bharat' co-star Disha Patani for this one, the movie was scheduled to hit theatres in May 2020. With shooting stalled over the past few months, the last leg of filming is being completed currently to be ready in time for a theatrical launch.

The movie has been directed by Prabhudheva and is the third collaboration between Khan and the director, after superhits like 'Wanted' and 'Dabangg 3'. The film also features Randeep Hooda and Jackie Shroff in key roles.

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Laal Singh Chaddha

After so many delays, Aamir Khan is all set to take us on a intriguing yet emotional journey of 'Laal Singh Chaddha'. The is all set for release this August in theatres. 

The heartwarming film is an official remake of the 1994 Hollywood title 'Forrest Gump' starring Tom Hanks. 

Directed by Advait Chandan, the film also stars Kareena Kapoor Khan, Mona Singh & Naga Chaitanya in the lead roles. 

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Rakshabandhan

Another power-packed punch to look out for from superstar Akshay Kumar is 'Rakshabandhan', set to hit theatres in August. Directed by Aanand L Rai, the film fittingly celebrates the warmth and love of a brother-sister bond.

The film will clash with Aamir's 'Laal Singh Chaddha'.

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